Probate Administration
Informal Probate Administration
Yavapai County Attorneys for Uncontested Probate
Informal probate is the method of probate administration used for simple estates that are not in dispute. It still involves multiple steps to appoint a personal representative and administer the estate. Having a skilled, experienced Arizona probate lawyer by your side can help ensure this process runs smoothly, that documents are filed properly and on time, and that the closing of the estate happens as soon as practicable. Whether you are from out of town and have lost a loved one who lived in Arizona, or if you are a local in need of probate guidance, we can help provide you with answers to your difficult probate questions.
Help in Arizona From Probate Administration Attorneys
We offer experienced advice to many clients serving as personal representatives, helping ensure they properly fulfill their duties involving uncontested estates. We have the knowledge and training needed to skillfully:
- Prepare and file probate forms with the court
- Notify beneficiaries and creditors
- Represent Personal Representatives before Arizona probate courts
- Prepare asset and property inventories
- Prepare probate accountings
- Administer out-of-state estates with respect to Arizona assets through an ancillary probate
Is Probate Necessary for Simple Estates?
When a person dies, if any property is still titled in his or her name, without a beneficiary designation, a probate proceeding is often required. In uncontested probate, transferring the title or the possession of assets and property, and timely payment of debts are the primary issues. The goal is to enable the beneficiaries to assume legal ownership of assets left to them as quickly as possible. Title to real estate and financial assets such as stocks and bonds must typically be probated to reflect the change in ownership, and a probate court gives the estate’s personal representative the authority to transfer these titles.
Arizona law allows expedited probate proceedings for small estates when the total value of the Arizona real estate involved is less than $100,000 and the total of other property is less than $75,000 in value. Please consult with a skilled Arizona probate attorney to discuss whether probate is necessary for your case.
